Computer hardware What is hardware? Hardware is the part of the computer you can TOUCH
Computer hardware What does a printer do? A printer is used to create a hard-copy of a document on the computer A hard copy is a print-out on paper of a computer document – one you can touch A soft copy is a document saved on a computer – one you can’t touch
Computer hardware Types of printers Dot matrix printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Dot matrix printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Advantages Economical – printing ribbons are cheap Disadvantages Slow and noisy Colour printing not supported Dot matrix printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Inkjet printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Inkjet printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Advantages Quiet Disadvantages Uses a lot of ink Ink is expensive Prints beautifully in colour Inkjet printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Laserjet printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Laserjet printer
Computer hardware Types of printers Advantages Quiet Disadvantages More expensive than inkjet printers Not as good as inkjet with graphics Fast
Computer hardware Types of printers All-in-one printers Integrates printing, faxing, copying and faxing
Computer hardware Types of printers All-in-one printers
Computer hardware Types of printers All-in-one printers Advantages Quiet Saves space Disadvantages High printing cost Scanning quality slightly compromised
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